September 10, 2024

Anti-Seizure Drug Plus Omega-3 Show COVID-19—Related Benefits

Valproic acid users experienced a 25% lower risk of contracting COVID-19 and reduced disease severity among those who were infected, according to a study of over 3 million patients.

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September 06, 2024

Cancer Diagnoses Lag Post-Pandemic, Study Reveals

Despite recovery efforts, U.S. cancer diagnoses remained 2.7% below expected levels in 2021, potentially leaving about 150,000 cases undetected over 2 years of COVID-19 pandemic–related disruptions.

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September 05, 2024

Obesity Increases SARS-CoV-2 Infection Risk

Study reveals patients with obesity exposed to SARS-CoV-2 had higher odds of testing positive, suggesting obesity as an intrinsic risk factor for COVID-19 transmission and potentially influencing resource allocation strategies.

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September 05, 2024

COVID-19 Linked to Lower AKI and AKD Risk vs. Flu

A recent study compared the incidence and disease pattern of acute kidney injury and acute kidney disease in critically ill patients with COVID-19 and influenza A.

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September 05, 2024

Furry Friends Fail to Fetch Mental Health Gains

Contrary to popular belief, a UK study of 6,018 adults found pet owners reported slightly higher depression, anxiety, and anhedonia symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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August 27, 2024

Unveiling Pediatric Long COVID's Complex Tapestry

Discover the findings of a new study in JAMA that sheds light on the complex presentation of long COVID in children aged 6 to 17 years.

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August 27, 2024

COVID Vaccine–Related Myocarditis: Better Long-Term Outlook

In a nationwide study of nearly 5,000 young patients with myocarditis, those with COVID-19 vaccine–related cases had a 45% lower risk of cardiovascular complications over 18 months compared to those with myocarditis from other causes.

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August 23, 2024

Free COVID Tests Available for Fall Campaign

The U.S. government is launching a fall campaign to provide free COVID-19 tests by mail and encourage vaccinations against COVID, flu, and RSV.

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August 23, 2024

Pediatric Long COVID Symptoms: Age Matters

Long COVID symptoms differ between children and teens, with 20% of infected school-age children and 14% of adolescents meeting PASC criteria in a large-scale study.

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